Aussie
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Aussie
First recorded in 1890–95; Aus(tralian) + -ie
Example Sentences
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Inspired by watching Aussie Rules during his time down under, he prioritised kicking accuracy, asking players to try to catch the ball above their head under the high ball.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
But would you expect anything less from the Aussie punk outfit?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
They point out that Aussie Broadband appears to have been unaffected by incumbent Telstra’s November price cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Medium-term underpinnings for the Aussie currency persist too, including RBA divergence from the Fed and demand for commodities given Australia’s role as a producer of LNG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
With his booming black motorcycle and his wide-brimmed Aussie hat, he seemed entirely out of place parking parallel to Grandma’s white picket fence.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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